Anyone have suggestions on how to keep new fenders looking new?

[yamaha225dr]

I have a full set of new Maier white fenders coming and I was wondering if those of you with experience have any tips or tricks on keeping them looking new besides the obvious, washing the trike after every ride. I will be picking up another R in the near future that will be my rider and this one will be retired to light duty but until then, I wanna try to keep everything as pristine as possible. Thanks!

[hoosierlogger]

This stuff should do the trick. I would like to try it at trikefest. see if it sheds the "clayment" they have over there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPM8OR6W6WE

[yamaha225dr]

Thanks! This is my first white atv and I know it's gonna be hard to keep it nice and shiny!

[Worden18]

This stuff should do the trick. I would like to try it at trikefest. see if it sheds the "clayment" they have over there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPM8OR6W6WE

The stuff looks amazing. My only question would be how long does it last?

[Darius1502]

Polish them up....

Here is thread on polishing OEM plastics...a ton of hell...but worth every second:

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/155327-Polsihing-Fenders...what-gives?highlight=polishing+plastic

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[barnett468]

Hello

Another option to the spray on coating if ypu opt not to go that way is get some clear plastic kitchen drawer liner from home depot and stick that to the high rub areas. it will easily peel off if not left on for more than a year at a time. Use hair dryer for installation on cold plastic if necessary, same thing for removal. Low pressure water won't bother it.

[ebaccm26]

If by looking new you mean you want to keep them clean just spray/wipe them down with wd-40 before you ride and the dirt will rinse right off when you're done.

[TatTooL23]

Put them on the shelf.

[yamaha225dr]

Polish them up....

Here is thread on polishing OEM plastics...a ton of hell...but worth every second:

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/155327-Polsihing-Fenders...what-gives?highlight=polishing+plastic

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Well, these fenders are brand new and I am trying to prevent them from getting to the point of needing sanded. Thanks though!

[yamaha225dr]

Hello

Another option to the spray on coating if ypu opt not to go that way is get some clear plastic kitchen drawer liner from home depot and stick that to the high rub areas. it will easily peel off if not left on for more than a year at a time. Use hair dryer for installation on cold plastic if necessary, same thing for removal. Low pressure water won't bother it.


Good idea! I will experiment with a old fender to see how well it works! Thanks!

[yamaha225dr]

If by looking new you mean you want to keep them clean just spray/wipe them down with wd-40 before you ride and the dirt will rinse right off when you're done.


I have used this technique in the past and may use it if I can't find anything better. Thanks!

[yamaha225dr]

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Put them on the shelf.


Yea, this is probably the best route but I only have one set of rear fenders. :lol: Thanks!

[barnett468]

Good idea! I will experiment with a old fender to see how well it works! Thanks!


Hello

Yeah it's cheap, fast and easy to do. I guarantee it works, I have done it many times. They also use something in the front of cars to prevent chipping from road gravel. You can still put Meguires liquid plastic protector or wax etc on the unprotected areas for added protection there. When you remove the plastic just wipe any adhesive residue away with cheap paint thinner. Wash that off with soap and water and start again.

[barnett468]

Hello

There is a lite [thin] and heavy duty [thick] plastic, get the heavy duty. It's typically in a 12" wide roll and inexpensive.

[barnett468]

"They also use something in the front of cars to prevent"

correct to

"use something similar in the front..."

[Darius1502]

Well, these fenders are brand new and I am trying to prevent them from getting to the point of needing sanded. Thanks though!

Got it...sorry.

Someone should make fender covers that velcro on and off. It might not be that hard to do.